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DAC Group

SEO/GEO Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a SEO/GEO Manager Who We Are We are DAC-a global full-funnel ... Keep updated on search marketing industry by researching, networking, reading blogs, forums, and ...

DAC Group

SEO/GEO Manager

Chicago, IL

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a SEO/GEO Manager Who We Are We are DAC-a global full-funnel ... Keep updated on search marketing industry by researching, networking, reading blogs, forums, and ...

Zebra Technologies

Network Engineer Senior

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Security Posture Optimization:Routinely assess network security protocols, implement necessary ... Experience managing routing metrics for WAN environments and a solid grasp of secure intra/inter ...

FeverUp

SEO Technical Lead - Madrid based

Chicago, IL · On-site

... network. Reporting to the SEO Manager, you will leverage advanced technical skills-from large-scale log analysis and CDN performance to structured data and Core Web Vitals-to optimize our global ...

Stepan Company

Asset Manager - Polymers

Northbrook, IL · Hybrid

$123K - $166K/yr

... and network optimization. Capacity & Demand Analysis and Optimization • Analysis of long-term ... management skills. Strategic Planning: • Development, approval and execution of regional, product ...

Stepan

Asset Manager - Polymers

Northbrook, IL · Hybrid

$123K - $166K/yr

Manage and direct company resources to maximize profit for Stepan. Develop Asset Strategies to ... network optimization. Capacity & Demand Analysis and Optimization Analysis of long-term sales ...

Stepan

Asset Manager - Polymers

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$123K - $166K/yr

... and network optimization. Capacity & Demand Analysis and Optimization • Analysis of long-term ... management skills. Strategic Planning: • Development, approval and execution of regional, product ...

CultureFit

Network Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Seeking a Network Manager responsible for maintaining and optimizing our IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless network performance, security, and data management. This role involves overseeing network ...

AArete

Manager, Network

Chicago, IL · On-site

Manager, Network AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture. We're a global ... You will drive workstreams that evaluate network performance, identify optimization opportunities ...

AArete

Manager, Network

Chicago, IL · On-site

Description Manager, Network AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture. We ... You will drive workstreams that evaluate network performance, identify optimization opportunities ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for network optimization manager in Lake Forest, IL is $105,518.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,700.00 and $126,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Transportation Network Optimization Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products

Lake Forest, IL • On-site

$98K - $139K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
Join Reynolds Consumer Products...and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!
We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive pay and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Transportation Procurement Managerat our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.
Responsibilities
The Transportation Network Optimization Manager is responsible for executing and optimizing the transportation routing guide and carrier strategy to ensure reliable service execution while meeting cost and budget objectives. This role oversees carrier capacity planning, routing guide compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the U.S. domestic transportation network.
The position plays a critical role in aligning procurement strategy, carrier performance, and operational execution through data-driven analysis, strong carrier partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated success delivering service reliability and cost optimization across multiple transportation modes within a complex, high-volume supply chain environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Own the execution, and maintenance of the transportation routing guide, ensuring alignment with service, capacity, and cost objectives.
  • Analyze routing guide and network performance to identify gaps, root causes, and corrective actions.
  • Partner cross-functionally to incorporate forecasts, demand signals, and operational inputs into capacity planning.
  • Monitor carrier awards and routing guide compliance; identify service and cost risk drivers.
  • Lead carrier performance management and strategic alignment through scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate with IT and Data Analytics to embed predictive analytics and machine learning into transportation workflows.
  • Manage carrier relationships, contracts, and performance reporting improvements.
  • Support transportation RFPs and bid events, including rate negotiation and carrier network optimization.
  • Manage end-to-end carrier onboarding, ensuring FMCSA safety, authority, and insurance compliance.
  • Initiate and lead cross-functional initiatives to mitigate unplanned costs (accessorials), service disruptions, and capacity constraints.
  • Monitor TMS data integrity, including carrier rating and transit accuracy, while supporting daily TMS operations as required.

Qualifications
We need you to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S. domestic transportation (shipper or carrier), with demonstrated cost and service performance achievements.
  • Proven experience across multiple transportation modes, including OTR, LTL, intermodal, railcar, and flatbed.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience supporting carrier sourcing or procurement activities.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to present to multiple levels of the organization.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, lookups) required.
  • Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and order management platforms preferred; SAP and Blue Yonder experience a plus.
  • Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
  • Strong operational mindset with a focus on cost management, budget discipline, and attention to detail.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
  • Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results.
  • Critical Decision Maker - Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data-driven decisions and has the ability to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data.
  • Customer Focused - Understands customers' needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration - Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication.
  • Integrity & Trust - Demonstrates honest, respectful and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations.
  • Compelling Communication - Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels.
  • Leadership Courage - Exudes confidence and is a driven, assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively.
  • Strategic Orientation - Ability to balance short-term goals with long-term organizational and functional strategic priorities.
  • Innovative Thinking - A forward thinker who offers new, creative and often unconventional thoughts, opinions and methods for solution generation and problem solving.
  • People Leadership - Ability to develop employees through coaching and feedback and holds team members accountable through modeling appropriate behavior.

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Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!
For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.
No recruiter calls or emails please.
RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Posted Salary Range
USD $98,400.00 - USD $139,000.00 /A
Bonus Eligibility
Role is eligible for 10% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.

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